Bike Manawatu Track Meeting 06.01.2019 Results

by Bike Manawatu | Jan 14, 2019 | Notices

Please find attached the results from today’s track meeting. The wind definitely tested everyone today, especially during the 800m TT race. Big Congratulations to Matthew Mullins who “Crushed” his previous best time by 4 seconds. Also special mention to Grant Haggett, Riley Tunnicliffe & Ewan Cousins for improving on each of their times too. Harrison Craw came within 3 one hundreth’s of a second of breaking his record & Neriah Kaihe–Woolston set a new U17 Girls 800m record. The race of the day bar none was the U15, 8 Lap Handicap Race. Sophie Peters used her handicap to full effect to hold out a very strong & fast finishing Kylah Gunn. Pity that riders & supporters had already left, as this was definitely a truly incredible moment. Kind regards

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Bike Manawatu Track Meeting 03.01.2019 Results

by Bike Manawatu | Jan 4, 2019 | Notices

Please find the results for last nights track meeting. Really excited to add an Omnium, Miss & Out, as well as Team Sprints to the race schedule. Thank you to all who “Showed Up & Showed Out” Again excellent racing, witnessing some phenomenal development in all our riders as we head into the Business End of the season. Sincerest thanks & praise to our volunteers & “Track Angels” There’s more excitement to come within the following weeks. I believe Mr Ian Gray has some huge incentives planned, best that everyone stays tuned ,you certainly wouldn’t want to miss out. Kindest regards Karena Kaihe-Woolston

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WCNI Elite Road Nationals Team Manager Required.

by Bike Manawatu | Dec 19, 2018 | Notices

WCNI Elite Road Nationals Team Manager Required.

WCNI have a contingent of riders heading to Elite Road Nationals early next month (January 2019)
On behalf of WCNI we are currently seeking a Team Manager to help our contingent out.
If you are available and able to help out, please let us know.
Thank you

A note on behalf of a group of Ashhurst Based Horse Riders

by Bike Manawatu | Dec 19, 2018 | Notices

Calling all Recreational Cyclists!

I am making contact on behalf of a group of horse riders based in Ashhurst.
We are trying to get better riding access in and around Ashhurst township and beyond, and we thought it could be useful to contact local cyclists so that we could add weight to the request for a recreational pathway beside the proposed SH3 over the hill to Woodville.
As horse riders we have sent in our submissions to NZTA regarding the pathway. It appears that numbers carry weight with NZTA. If, in your dealings with them, you wish to include us as another interest-group who would be keen to use such a pathway, then please do so.
Another request directed at NZTA is to provide an alternative to the rail overbridge into Ashhurst for non-vehicular traffic. Currently, walkers, riders and cyclists all share the narrow pavements at either side of the bridge, which can be inconvenient and unsafe. Extending Pembroke Street across the rail cutting to the Ashhurst Domain seems an obvious choice to site a new bridge for non-motorised traffic. As there will be no Ashhurst bypass and the new State Highway is at least 6-7 years away, we would like to see a safe alternative created in the near future. If you have an Ashhurst representative, we would be happy to have a chat and see how we might help each other.

There is also a Message group entitled Ashhurst Recreational Riding Corridor, set up by Arthur Yeo for local horse riders, if anyone is interested to look.
Thank you!
Sam McIver